Summerville Weekly: May 12th

In Today’s Summerville Weekly:

• What’s going on in & around town 📢

• Recurring events 🔁

• Restaurant Spotlight: Taco Boy 🌮

• Featured Pup of the Week: Wallace 🐶

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Events

Today

• 80’s Night 🪩 | Fly High Bungee Fitness: join Fly High Bungee for an exciting Level 1 Bungee Class featuring all your favorite 80’s hits and more! Break out the neon, leg warmers, headbands, windbreakers, and all your best retro workout gear! Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or flying solo, everyone is welcome to join the fun. This event starts at 6:45PM and tickets are $35.

• Beauty & Boutiques 💅 | Physician’s Plan Weight Loss & Wellness: Physician’s Plan is bringing together your favorite aesthetic services, wellness treatments, and local boutiques for a fun, elevated night designed to help you look and feel your best. From 5-7PM, this event will feature pop-up boutique shopping with local businesses, complimentary InBody scans, mini seminars & 1 on 1 consults with their providers, swag bags & refreshments, and exclusive event-only offers.

• Wine Glass Paint Night 🎨 | Wine & Tapas Bar: a coastal-themed paint night where you’ll be customizing a wine glass with your choice of a chill sea turtle or a playful octopus! This event starts at 6:30PM and the cost is $38.

• BYO Craft Night 🧶 | Love Spell Books: grab your current project, your favorite bookish besties, and join Love Spell Books for a cozy night. Whether you crochet, journal, or just want a quiet night out, this craft night is for you. This event starts at 6PM and you can sign up by clicking on the event title above.

• ReNu Connections - Networking for Women 👩‍💼 | ReNu Physical Therapy: this networking event is the perfect opportunity for women in the community to make new connections. This free event starts at 4PM and ReNu will be providing light refreshments.

Wednesday, May 13th

• Pick Your Palmetto Paint & Sip 🎨 | The Tavern at Nexton Harris Teeter: a fun, beginner-friendly paint night where you get to choose your color vibe! Choose from coastal pastels, Clemson Tigers, Gamecocks, or Georgia Bulldogs. This paint & sip starts at 6PM and tickets are $35.

• Seasonal Twig Workshop 🗜️ | DFW Post 3433: in this workshop, you will learn to make an interchangeable shelf sitter. Choose from 28 seasonal inserts and up to 5 paint colors, no experience needed. This workshop starts at 7PM and the cost is $65 per person.

• Woody Meet & Greet 🤝 | Sip n’ Slide Play Cafe (Ladson): join Sip n’ Slide Play Cafe for a meet and greet with Woody! He will be reading a story, playing some games, and taking pictures. Open play to follow the event, and snacks will be provided. This event starts at 4PM and the cost is $20 per child with sibling discounts available.

• Live Music: Jack Triebold 🎸 | Top Dawg Tavern: Jack is a talented singer and guitarist who plays all of your favorites from pop/rock to country, club/dance covers to instrumental and classical! He will be playing on the patio from 7-10PM.

Thursday, May 14th

• Pressed Floral Frames or Decoupage Shells 💐 | Wine & Tapas Bar: your choice of workshops - creating a beautiful floral frame or decoupaging 3 shells. For details on each of the workshops, click on the event title above. This event starts at 6PM and the cost is $50 for the decoupage shells option, or $55 for the pressed floral frame.

• Ice Cream Social 🍦 | Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living (Ages 55+): join Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living for a sweet afternoon at their Ice Cream Social featuring all your favorite flavors and toppings. They’ll also treat you to a tour, and you can meet the friendly residents and caring team members who will make you feel right at home. This event runs from 2-4PM and is for people ages 55 & up.

• Exotic Wood Sale 🪵 | Custom Woodcrafter: a one weekend exotic hardwood sale with a wide selection of premium boards, each with its own one-of-a-kind grain and character. If you’ve been thinking about a custom project, this is where it starts. This sale starts at 9AM and ends on Saturday the 16th at 1PM.

Friday, May 15th

• Glory Be! Story Reading 📖 | Tidal Creek Boutique: join Tidal Creek Boutique at 10:30AM as Veronica O’Sullivan reads her beautiful book Glory Be! Bring your littles, grab a cozy spot, and enjoy a sweet morning of storytelling.

• The Hottest Hour with Absolut Tabasco 🌶️ | Wine & Tapas Bar: from 7-9PM, Wine & Tapas is turning up the heat with specialty cocktails featuring Absolut Tabasco. There will be free samples all night, fiery cocktails, and fun swag giveaways while supplies last!

• Couples Dance Night 💃 | Inner Balance Psychotherapy Services: if you have ever been interested in learning dance with your partner, but unsure of where to begin, this couples dance night is for you! This event is for couples only, and childcare will be provided. This class will focus on basic Salsa steps, and the dress code is casual. The cost is $30 per couple, $10 for child care, and it will start at 7PM.

• Summerville Rockfest 2026 🤘 | Tiki Taco Main Street: Summerville Rockfest 2026 is bringing an incredible lineup of Rock & Roll bands from the South Carolina music scene on the 15th & 16th. Both days run from 6-11PM, and you can see the full lineup of bands by clicking on the event title above.

Live Music 🎸:

• Clayton Louis | Wine & Tapas Bar: with strong influences in rock n roll, blues, and country music, Clayton is able to captivate listeners with his unique sound. He will be playing at Wine & Tapas from 7-10PM.

• Noah Hall | Top Dawg Tavern: Noah is a talented singer and songwriter who plays some original tunes as well as acoustic covers of your favorite rock and pop hits. He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• Joal Rush | Montreux Bar and Grill: Joal uniquely blends influences of Folk/Pop/Rock & Soul, to create a style all his own. He will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Soul Candy | Montreux Bar and Grill: Soul Candy plays a mix of your favorite country, pop, and throwbacks & takes crowd requests all night long. They will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• Hooked | Montreux Bar and Grill: ​from the classics to modern hits - rock, pop, country, disco, Motown, metal, hip hop and more, Hooked strives to do it all. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Saturday, May 16th

• Freedom Fest 2026 🇺🇸 | Faith Church Summerville: the 2nd Annual Freedom Fest, proudly hosted by Warriors Haven and Faith Summerville, celebrates our Veterans, Active Duty members, and the incredible community that supports them. This event will feature: local food trucks serving Lowcountry favorites, local businesses & crafters showcasing their goods, live music and entertainment throughout the day, Veteran’s Resource Row (organizations making a difference), and military vehicle displays for all ages to enjoy. Freedom Fest is free to attend and will run from 11AM-5PM.

• Paddles for Parks Pickleball Tournament 🏓 | Doty Park: whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into the game, this mixed doubles, double-elimination tournament is a great way to compete, connect, and support a great cause. This event starts at 7AM and registration is $50 per player or $75 per team.

• Paint a Flower Pot 🪴 | Bolts & Brews Beer Garden: join Brushes Up for a fun and creative afternoon painting your own 8" terracotta flower pot—perfect for adding a personal touch to your home or garden this spring! This workshop starts at 1PM and the cost is $45 per person.

• Cane Bay Cobras 10U Car Wash and Fish Fry 🧼 | Pine Ridge Fire Department: come get your car washed, eat good food, win amazing prizes, and most importantly support these incredible young athletes. There will also be $10 raffle tickets for your chance to win a brand new smoker, a 55” TV, and a family 4 pack of tickets to the International African American Museum. This fundraiser will run from 10AM-2PM.

• Cops & Cars Car Show 🚔 | Cane Bay High School: from 10AM-2PM, this car show will feature classic & Custom cars, police cars, food trucks, local vendors, raffles, and door prizes! This event is free to attend and $25 to register your car.

• Steps for Strength: Lupus Awareness Walk 💜 | Ashley River Park: join Black Women of Charleston for Steps for Strength: A Lupus Awareness Walk — a meaningful way to come together, raise awareness, and support those impacted by lupus. This event starts at 10AM.

• Cars & Coffee 🚗 | Church of God Summerville: whether you have a classic ride, a modern build, or just enjoy admiring great vehicles, there’s a spot here for everyone. Enjoy free coffee and pastries while you connect with others in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. This event runs from 10AM-12PM.

• Family Fun & Safety Fair 🥳 | Ashley River Park: enjoy games, vendors, face painting, bike rodeo, and more! This event starts at 10AM and is free & open to the public.

Live Music 🎸:

• Jack Kiser | Top Dawg Tavern: Jack's set will include acoustic style favorites with a mix of Rock N' Roll, Reggae, and Lowcountry favorites we all know and love! He will be playing on the patio from 8-11PM.

• John Hanks | Montreux Bar and Grill: local country music artist John Hanks will be playing on the front stage starting at 2PM.

• Matt Jordan | Montreux Bar and Grill: Matt plays a wide variety of music genres including alternative, classic rock, country and oldies. He will be playing on the patio starting at 6PM.

• GrooveKitty | Montreux Bar and Grill: GrooveKitty is a party band that covers all of your favorite party hits of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and today. They will be playing on the main stage starting at 10PM.

Sunday, May 17th

• Shake & Break 👦 | We Rock The Spectrum Summerville: another chance to drop off the kiddos and enjoy a few hours to yourselves while they play, laugh, swing, climb, and burn off all that energy in a safe, sensory-friendly environment! This event runs from 12-3PM and the cost is $35 per child.

• Blooms and Brushes Paint & Sip 🎨 | Luxe Bar & Bistro: join Brushes Up at Luxe for a fun, relaxed paint session! Choose between painting a flower pot or a butterfly portrait on a 12×16 canvas. This paint & sip starts at 1PM and the cost is $35 per person.

• Beginner Drawing in Charcoal ✍️ | Charcoal & Linen: charcoal is expressive, a little messy, and a lot of fun - come ready to create. In this class you will learn: choosing objects for a still life, sketching simple forms, building shadows and depth, blending techniques, and creating a finished drawing. This class runs from 1-4PM and the cost is $45 per person.

• The Wonderful World of Bees 🐝 | Wild Birds Unlimited: discover the wonderful world of honeybees with Janet! Starting at 11:30AM, you can learn how these incredible little creatures help our food grow and work together in truly fascinating ways.

• Bookmark Beauty Bar 📚 | Love Spell Books: come out to Love Spell Books between 12-6PM and get a skin analysis, recommendations for your skin care or services, then pick out a complimentary sheet mask to wear while you make a bookmark with Abstract Adventures! Tickets for this event are $12.

• Live Music: Time Pirates 🏴‍☠️ | Montreux Bar and Grill: the Time Pirates are an acoustic act that plunders through time to cover favorites from the 50's to the present, bringing tight harmonies and good music! They will be playing on the patio starting at 4PM.

Recurring Events 🔁

Tuesdays

• Trivia & $2 Tacos | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

• The Big Show (Karaoke & Trivia) | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 7-10PM

• Open Mic Night with Butch | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: 8-11PM

• Family Game Night | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 4-9PM

• Team Trivia | Godwin’s Beer Hall: 7-9PM

• Final Piece Puzzle Mania | Luxe Bar & Bistro: 7PM

Wednesdays

• Name That Tune | Montreux Bar and Grill: good eats, drinks, and company, while testing your music knowledge! 7:30-10PM

• Trivia Night | Buffalo Wild Wings: play for the chance to win prizes at BWW on North Creek Dr in Summerville at 6:30PM

• Trivia Game Night | Tiki Taco (Old Trolley Rd): every Wednesday at Tiki Taco, MindgameZ is hosting trivia from 7:15-10:15PM. Winners will receive $10, $20, or $30 in-house cash!

• Wine Tasting | Wine & Tapas Bar: 5 wines for $15, 6-8PM.

Thursdays

• Music Bingo | Montreux Bar and Grill: 7:30PM

• Tech Thursdays | Dorchester County Library: schedule a 30 minute one-on-one session with a librarian to learn basic technology skills (intended for senior adults). Call 843-871-5075 Ext. 2 to schedule

• Team Trivia | Neighborhood Tap House Carnes: compete for prizes and house cash from 7-10PM.

• Story Time | Twisted Sugar: 10AM

• Team Trivia | Famulari’s Cane Bay: 7-9PM

• Nostalgic Throwback Classics | Thai Taco: DJ Tank brings the throwback classics to the patio every Thursday night from 6-9PM

• Team Trivia | Miller’s at Carnes (Moncks Corner): 7PM

• Name That Tune | Thai Taco: Name That Tune is now happening at Thai Taco every Thursday from 7-9PM! Play for your chance to win up to $50 in prizes.

Fridays

• Summerville’s Happiest Hour | Thai Taco: 5-8PM

Saturdays

• Summerville Farmers Market | First Citizens Bank: 8AM-1PM

• Goose Creek Farmers & Artisans Market | 519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek: 9AM-1PM

Sundays

• Coffee With a Vet | The American Legion - Post 21: 8:30AM-12PM

Restaurant Spotlight

If there’s one thing Taco Boy understands, it’s that tacos don’t have to stay in one lane. The menu jumps from classic carnitas and carne asada to Korean BBQ-inspired kimchi beef tacos, crispy avocado tacos with thai chile sauce, and shrimp tacos loaded with rainbow slaw and chipotle aioli. It leans more creative taqueria than traditional Mexican restaurant, and that’s what makes the place stand out.

The taco platters are probably the move for first-timers because you can mix and match a few different styles without committing to just one. The birria taco comes with consommé for dipping, the Baja taco keeps things crunchy with crispy shrimp or mahi, and the firecracker shrimp taco brings a little heat without going overboard. Even the vegetarian options feel thought-through instead of tossed onto the menu as an afterthought. The crispy avocado taco has become one of the more popular orders for a reason.

Outside of tacos, the menu gets surprisingly deep. There are loaded nachos, quesabirria, rice bowls, burritos, wings tossed in elote seasoning, and a pretty solid appetizer trio with queso, guacamole, and salsa.

The space itself matches the menu pretty well — colorful, loud in a good way, and built for hanging out longer than you planned to. The patio stays busy, especially during happy hour or Tequila Tuesdays, and it feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a quick taco stop. Between the frozen margaritas, outdoor seating, and giant menu, it’s the kind of place where groups can all order completely different things and somehow everybody still leaves happy.

Featured Pup of the Week: Wallace 🐶

Meet Wallace, the 7-year-old hound mix who is a current resident at Dorchester Paws!

From Dorchester Paws:

“At 7 years old, Wallace has life all figured out—keep it simple, keep it cozy, and stop to sniff everything along the way🐾

This sweet, gentle boy is crate trained, house trained, and gets along wonderfully with dogs, people, and kids. He’s the kind of companion who’s just happy to be by your side—whether you’re out for a slow stroll or curled up on the couch for a lazy afternoon.

Calm, quiet, and full of love, Wallace is ready to trade shelter life for a soft bed and a family to call his own. 💕 If you’re looking for an easygoing best friend with a heart of gold… Wallace is your guy✨”

To apply to adopt Wallace, please click here!

This Week’s Weather in Summerville

Today ☁️
H73🌡️L57 | 0% Chance of Rain
Wednesday 🌥️
H80🌡️L58 | 0% Chance of Rain
Thursday ☀️
H80🌡️L61 | 0% Chance of Rain
Friday ☀️
H80🌡️L54 | 0% Chance of Rain
Saturday ☀️
H87🌡️L61 | 0% Chance of Rain
Sunday ☀️
H89🌡️L67 | 0% Chance of Rain
Monday 🌥️
H88🌡️L68 | 0% Chance of Rain